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May 20, 2013 | 07:24 PM

#31

Slim357

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From: Wilmington,NC

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 93XJLI

You don't want the same rate as stock from a lift spring, you want more. You buy better parts, they will work better. I run the stiffest off the shelf springs available, and my leaf pack has 9 leaves in it. Works amazing.

Why not its a softer ride but still gives you lift

May 20, 2013 | 07:52 PM

#32

93XJLI

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From: LI, NY

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, bolt ons for days...

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Why not its a softer ride but still gives you lift

Why would you raise your center of gravity and make the suspension softer?

May 20, 2013 | 09:41 PM

#33

Slim357

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From: Wilmington,NC

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Why would you raise your center of gravity and make the suspension softer?

More flex and better ride. Im only at 3" so not to worried about softness being an issue

May 20, 2013 | 10:09 PM

#34

93XJLI

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From: LI, NY

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, bolt ons for days...

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Originally Posted by Slim357

More flex and better ride. Im only at 3" so not to worried about softness being an issue

I had 3 or 4 different spring/shock setups on my old jeep with a 3" lift. What drove the best? The stiffest springs and shocks. Trust.

May 21, 2013 | 08:58 AM

#35

Gee oh Dee

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From: Milwaukee, WI

Year: 1987

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I have a hard time believing my stiff rear has nothing to do with the added leaves...

The shocks can't be that stiff. They are old and worn if anything.

May 21, 2013 | 02:40 PM

#36

Slim357

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From: Wilmington,NC

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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I have a hard time believing my stiff rear has nothing to do with the added leaves...

The shocks can't be that stiff. They are old and worn if anything.

May 21, 2013 | 02:46 PM

#37

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by 93XJLI

I had 3 or 4 different spring/shock setups on my old jeep with a 3" lift. What drove the best? The stiffest springs and shocks. Trust.

With Skyjacker coils, RE 3.5" leafs, and JK Rubi shocks, I could keep up with my friend's VW GTI going downhill. That stiff suspension meant that it handled well, and I like it, but "best ride" is a matter of preference. The softer springs are generally considered a better ride because they're smooth, and they will certainly flex better than the stiffest off-the-shelf pack.